{"id":1078385,"date":"2026-07-09T12:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1078385\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T12:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:13:12","slug":"the-british-citizens-who-can-travel-anywhere-in-europe-without-post-brexit-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1078385\/","title":{"rendered":"The British citizens who can travel anywhere in Europe without post-Brexit rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GIBRALTAR \u2013 A <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/world\/unrestricted-eu-travel-britons-gibraltar-undo-damage-brexit-4113478?ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">historic post-Brexit deal<\/a> comes into action next week, when residents of <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/topic\/gibraltar?ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gibraltar<\/a> will be able to stroll across into <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/topic\/spain?ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Spain<\/a> and surrounding Europe without any checks or restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Long queues for the double police checkpoints where travellers have had to present passports to officials from both Spain and the British overseas territory will be gone when the land border disappears forever next Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>British citizens living on \u201cthe Rock\u201d will be able to travel anywhere in the Schengen area without being subject to the post-Brexit rule that restricts Britons to <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/world\/brexit-90-day-rule-british-fugitives-out-time-spain-3391776?srsltid=AfmBOoq2894_OO2Zx8lmUzTk-qGU7ihG9_CpD4f4dGMbNTMB41YONEbO&amp;ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">staying only 90 days in every 180 in the European Union<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tShorts\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tScroll to previous short<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tScroll to next short<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">WORLD NEWS<\/p>\n<p>US launches second round of strikes on Iran \u2013 what to know<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"455\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304600744.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4634747\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>The US launched a second round of strikes overnight as peace talks continued to stall (U.S. Central Command)<\/p>\n<p>Donald Trump warned the Middle East conflict could \u201cget much worse\u201d, after US forces said they hit about 90 targets across\u00a0Iran.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhat you need to know\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304600666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4634746\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: Smoke rises from explosions at an unknown location, following what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said were strikes on Iranian military targets, in this screen grab from a video released on July 8, 2026. U.S. Central Command\/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. VIDEO MASKED AT SOURCE.   VERIFICATION: \u2013 Location and date could not be verified \u2013 No earlier version of the video found posted online before Wednesday (July 8)<br \/>Photographer: U.S. Central Command<br \/>Provider: via REUTERS<br \/>Source: Handout<\/p>\n<p>US strikes<\/p>\n<p>The US launched a second night of strikes in retaliation\u00a0for Iran\u00a0targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian boats hit<\/p>\n<p>Iranian targets hit by the US on Wednesday night include more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard small boats.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304492770_a49185.jpg\" alt=\"Smoke and flames rise after an explosion in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on July 8, 2026. Social Media\/ via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. NEWS USE ONLY. VERIFICATION: - Buildings, trees, road layout and business signage that matched the archive and satellite imagery of the road near the Haqani port - Date not verified but NASA FIRMS detected heat at Haqani Port around midnight of July 8, local time. - Iranian Media reported an explosion near the fishing pier and corroborating visuals showed the fire in the area - No old results were found posted online before July 8.\" class=\"wp-image-4632852\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: Smoke and flames rise after an explosion in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on July 8, 2026. Social Media\/ via REUTERS  THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. NEWS USE ONLY.  VERIFICATION: \u2013  Buildings, trees, road layout and business signage that matched the archive and satellite imagery of the road near the Haqani port \u2013 Date not verified but NASA FIRMS detected heat at Haqani Port around midnight of July 8, local time.  \u2013 Iranian Media reported an explosion near the fishing pier and corroborating visuals showed the fire in the area \u2013 No old results were found posted online before July 8.<br \/>Photographer: SOCIAL MEDIA<br \/>Provider: SOCIAL MEDIA via REUTERS<br \/>Source: UGC<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_291738577.jpg\" alt=\"Members of Iran's security forces watch over the crowd during a funeral procession held for IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri, alongside other senior naval commanders and their families who were killed in US-Israeli strikes (Photo: Majid Saeedi\/Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4462423\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Iran\u2019s security forces watch over crowds at a funeral procession held for IRGC navy chief Alireza Tangsiri, who was killed in USA\/Israeli air strikes in March (Photo: Majid Saeedi\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Iran strikes back<\/p>\n<p>Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar all sounded sirens on early Thursday amid retaliatory Iranian fire.<\/p>\n<p>What Trump says<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inews--shorts-card--quote-cited is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>This is retribution for yesterday\u2019s bombing of ships. If it happens again, it will get much worse<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Speaking on Air Force One on his flight from the Nato summit in Turkey, Trump said Iran wanted \u201cto make a deal so badly\u201d, but warned the situation \u201ccould get much worse\u201d. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304574111.jpg\" alt=\"President Donald Trump waves as he switches planes at US Air Force Base, RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk. (Picture: Alex Brandon\/AP)\" class=\"wp-image-4634659\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>President Donald Trump waves as he switches planes at US Air Force Base, RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk. (Picture: Alex Brandon\/AP)<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cI don\u2019t know that they\u2019re going to honour the deal. That\u2019s the problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s response<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don\u2019t fold<\/p>\n<p>Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_280402292.jpg\" alt=\"Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks in parliament about Iran's response to possible U.S. attacks, in Tehran, Iran January 11, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video. IRINN\/via Reuters TV\/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY IRAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN IRAN. NO USE IRAN, BBC PERSIAN. NO USE VOA PERSIAN. NO USE MANOTO. NO USE IRAN INTERNATIONAL. NO USE RADIO FARDA.\" class=\"wp-image-4163441\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Iran\u2019s Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks in parliament about Iran\u2019s response to possible U.S. attacks, in Tehran, Iran January 11, 2026, (Irinn\/REUTERS)   <\/p>\n<p>What happens next?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sir Keir Starmer has called for a return to the ceasefire. The PM warned UK household bills would likely be hit unless the situation improved.<\/li>\n<li>Nato\u2019s general secretary Mark Rutte backed Trump\u2019s strikes, arguing Iran has violated the ceasefire deal.<\/li>\n<li>The initial ceasefire was due to last for 60 days, pending a final deal on Iran\u2019s nuclear plans. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/opinion\/trumps-iran-gamble-left-him-nowhere-to-go-4632624?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304531367.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">OPINION<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">3 min read<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">world \u2013 analysis<\/p>\n<p>How Trump\u2019s uncomplicated war became very complicated<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304560038.jpg\" alt=\"US President Donald Trump didn't have to start the war with Iran, says Nick Bryant. (Picture: Chris McGrath\/Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4634683\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>US President Donald Trump didn\u2019t have to start the war with Iran, says Nick Bryant. (Picture: Chris McGrath\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>It was all supposed to be so uncomplicated. Assassinate Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader. Decapitate the leadership of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Encourage the Iranian people to rise up in rebellion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">news<\/p>\n<p>Why everyone is suddenly talking about testosterone \u2013 even in the White House<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304271833.jpg\" alt=\"1407 Trump's America: The rise of testosterone among young American men Hispanic man weightlifting in gymnasium - stock photo https:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/photo\/hispanic-man-weightlifting-in-gymnasium-royalty-free-image\/699086757?phrase=muscularmanamerica&amp;searchscope=image,film&amp;adppopup=true\" class=\"wp-image-4633936\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/>Caption: 1407 Trump\u2019s America: The rise of testosterone among young American men <\/p>\n<p>Hispanic man weightlifting in gymnasium \u2013 stock photo<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/photo\/hispanic-man-weightlifting-in-gymnasium-royalty-free-image\/699086757?phrase=muscular%20man%20america&#038;searchscope=image,film&#038;adppopup=true<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_299832961-e1780412584669.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_name\">Tufayel Ahmed\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_job-title\">Culture and entertainment journalist<\/p>\n<p>Being \u201clow T\u201d has become an insult for everything deemed unmasculine, but young men \u201cT-maxxing\u201d risk reduced growth and infertility.<\/p>\n<p>\nWhat is testosterone?\n<\/p>\n<p>Everybody produces testosterone, but in men, healthy levels contribute to libido, muscle mass and sperm count. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"512\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_236190507.jpg\" alt=\"Young male athlete listening music while exercising on treadmill in a gym.\" class=\"wp-image-3933149\" style=\"aspect-ratio:5\/4;object-fit:cover;width:204px\"  \/>(Photo: Getty).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"711\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-1283162436.jpg\" alt=\"Muscular Young Man Training At Gym - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4312883\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/10;object-fit:cover;width:195px\"  \/>Muscular Young Man Training At Gym \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p>The body\u2019s ability to produce the hormone typically peaks between adolescence and early adulthood and naturally declines after 30.<\/p>\n<p>What is \u2018testosterone-maxxing\u2019?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTestosterone-maxxing,\u201d or \u201cT-maxxing\u201d, is a social media trend that encourages men and boys to artificially boost their testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<p>So entwined has the conflation between testosterone and the appearance of ideal masculinity become that young men are turning to illicitly purchasing supplements online.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/opinion\/report-alarm-bell-brits-money-4632302?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_301096897.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">Newsletter (\u00a3)<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">5 min read<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/inews-lifestyle\/told-infertile-spermmaxxing-4494684?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_302520906.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">LIFESTYLE<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">5 min read<\/p>\n<p>\nWho is endorsing testosterone?\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_302572956-e1783528839595.jpg\" alt=\"PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY - For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Clavicular and models walk the runway during the 424 Menswear Spring\/Summer 2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand\/Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4628104\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Braden Peters, aka \u2018Clavicular\u2019, and models walk the runway at Paris Fashion Week. Peters, 20, claims to have used synthetic testosterone since his early teens, which health experts warn has serious health implications (Photo: Francois Durand\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Clavicular<\/p>\n<p>The controversial influencer told his young fans he has been using synthetic testosterone since 14 to help him \u201cfeel how a man should\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Robert F Kennedy Jr<\/p>\n<p>The US Health Secretary described Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) as an \u201canti-ageing protocol\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_302565171.jpg\" alt=\"WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 23: U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building on June 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. Department of Justice and Health and Human Service officials held the news conference to discuss recent crackdowns against fraud pertaining to healthcare. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker\/Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4633960\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Robert F Kennedy, the US Health Secretary, is among the high-profile Americans who have touted the benefits of testosterone (Photo: Anna Moneymaker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_259379328.jpg\" alt=\"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Joe Rogan enters the Octagon in the BMF championship fight during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-3813121\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2013 APRIL 13: Joe Rogan enters the Octagon in the BMF championship fight during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Chris Unger\/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)<br \/>Photographer: Chris Unger<br \/>Provider: Zuffa LLC via Getty Images<br \/>Source: Zuffa LLC<\/p>\n<p>Joe Rogan<\/p>\n<p>Podcaster Joe Rogan has also spoken publicly about the benefits of using TRT.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe dangers of taking testosterone\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1Taking testosterone at a young age causes your bones to seal, stunting your growth.<\/li>\n<li>2It can shut down your sperm production, causing infertility.<\/li>\n<li>3It also increases the risk of developing other health issues like blood clots, worsened sleep apnea and prostate enlargement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Expert opinion: Dr Jeff Foster, director of men\u2019s health at Voy<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inews--shorts-card--quote-cited is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>As soon as you get a healthy person, you start giving them TRT; it\u2019s not TRT anymore.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Dr Jeff Foster likens the use of testosterone when it\u2019s not medically necessary to doping \u2013 taking steroids. \u201cTestosterone has kind of been abused to become an adjective to describe everything that\u2019s masculine,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_303597335.jpg\" alt=\"Testosterone hormone therapy. Hormone replacement therapy HRT. Masculinizing hormone treatment. Pills with male symbol and Medical hormone. Getty\" class=\"wp-image-4620859\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Testosterone hormone therapy. Hormone replacement therapy HRT. Masculinizing hormone treatment. Pills with male symbol and Medical hormone. Getty<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">politics<\/p>\n<p>What to know as police investigate Jenrick donation<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"428\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304514114.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4633525\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>The Reform UK Treasury spokesman says the \u2018allegations are entirely false\u2019 and part of the Establishment\u2019s efforts to \u2018stop Reform from delivering the change this country needs\u2019 <\/p>\n<p>Scotland Yard has opened an investigation into a political donation of \u00a337,500 made to Robert\u00a0Jenrick\u2019s\u00a0campaign to become Conservative leader in 2024, The i Paper can reveal. <\/p>\n<p>\nWhat you need to know\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_285651437.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Robert Jenrick, Reform UK Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer reacts on stage as he gives a speech at Plaisterer's Hall on February 18, 2026 in London, England. On Tuesday Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage announced Robert Jenrick as his Shadow Chancellor, alongside other members of his Shadow Cabinet. (Photo by Leon Neal\/Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4243605\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Robert Jenrick, Reform UK Treasury spokesperson gives a speech at Plaisterer\u2019s Hall (Photo: Leon Neal\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Police probe<\/p>\n<p>The Metropolitan Police is investigating claims the donation originated from a foreign donor.<\/p>\n<p>Donation rules<\/p>\n<p>It is illegal to accept political donations from foreign sources under UK electoral law.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_298761385.jpg\" alt=\"For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only BBC handout photo of Reform UK's treasury spokesperson, Robert Jenrick appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Picture date: Sunday May 24, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jeff Overs\/BBC\/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.\" class=\"wp-image-4436656\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Caption: For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only <\/p>\n<p>BBC handout photo of Reform UK\u2019s treasury spokesperson, Robert Jenrick appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Picture date: Sunday May 24, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jeff Overs\/BBC\/PA Wire<\/p>\n<p>NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.<br \/>Photographer: Jeff Overs\/BBC<br \/>Provider: Jeff Overs\/BBC\/PA Wire<br \/>Source: PA<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304381577.jpg\" alt=\"File photo dated 18\/02\/26 of Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage (left) and Reform?s Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick at the LCW Plaisterers' Hall in the City Of London. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, saying he will fight the forthcoming by-election. Issue date: Tuesday July 07, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau\/PA Wire\" class=\"wp-image-4633993\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage (left) and Reform\u2019s Treasury spokesman Robert Jenrick  (Photo: Stefan Rousseau\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>Jenrick denial<\/p>\n<p>Jenrick, who defected from to Reform UK in January, has repeatedly denied breaching electoral laws.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The allegations<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The allegations relate to a \u00a3100,000 donation Jenrick received from British entrepreneur Phillip Ullmann, via a company called Spott Fitness, during his 2024\u00a0campaign.<\/li>\n<li>However, it has been claimed that \u00a337,500 of the amount came from a US business associate of Ullmann, Gary Klopfenstein, subsequently been convicted of fraud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/politics\/reform-leaders-fighting-over-who-could-replace-farage-4627276?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599161_158_SEI_289790675.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">Big Read<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">6 min read<\/p>\n<p>What Jenrick says<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inews--shorts-card--quote-cited is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>It is no surprise that an establishment determined to stop Reform \u2026 would resort to making these demonstrably untrue claims<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Jenrick told The i Paper he has had \u201cno contact with the Met Police whatsoever\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_285503690.jpg\" alt=\"Former Conservative cabinet minister and current Reform UK member, Robert Jenrick, speaks during a press conference in central London on February 17, 2026, as he is named the party's shadow chancellor. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4422346\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Former Conservative cabinet minister and current Reform UK member, Robert Jenrick, speaks during a press conference in central London on February 17, 2026, as he is named the party\u2019s shadow chancellor. (Photo by CARLOS JASSO \/ AFP via Getty Images)<br \/>Photographer: CARLOS JASSO<br \/>Provider: AFP via Getty Images<br \/>Source: AFP<\/p>\n<p> A spokesperson said Jenrick has never had any contact with Klopfenstein, nor was he aware of any connection between him and Ullmann\u2019s donation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_280923978.jpg\" alt=\"Britain's former Conservative Party Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick looks on after announcing his defection to Reform, during a press conference, in central London on January 15, 2026. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS \/ AFP via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4179059\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Former Conservative Party shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has been on the media rounds this morning (Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">READ THE EXCLUSIVE STORY<\/p>\n<p>Police launch investigation into Jenrick donation<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-06-at-11.44.41.jpeg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_name\">Caroline Wheeler<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_job-title\">Political Editor<\/p>\n<p>The Scotland Yard probe will increase pressure on Nigel Farage\u2019s party,\u00a0which is facing increased scrutiny over its finances.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">BENEFITS<\/p>\n<p>The four things we found out from the PIP review<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304274174.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 26, 2025: Disabled people protest outside Downing Street against cuts to welfare benefits as the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the spring statement at the House of Commons in London, United Kingdom on March 26, 2025. (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz\/Future Publishing via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4628948\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM \u2013 MARCH 26, 2025: Disabled people protest outside Downing Street against cuts to welfare benefits as the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is set to deliver the spring statement at the House of Commons in London, United Kingdom on March 26, 2025. (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz\/Future Publishing via Getty Images)<br \/>Photographer: Wiktor Szymanowicz<br \/>Provider: Wiktor Szymanowicz\/Future Publis<br \/>Source: Future Publishing<br \/>Copyright: ? 2025 Wiktor Szymanowicz<\/p>\n<p>The current system of disability benefits is \u201cno longer fit for purpose\u201d, a Government review has found. Sir Stephen Timms\u2019s interim report has promised \u201cbold\u201d reform of personal independence payments (PIP).<\/p>\n<p>\nWhat you need to know\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_259650334.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with a face mask which reads 'Taking the PIP' referring to the Personal Independence Payment as thousands of people gathered for the People's Assembly National Demonstration - No More Austerity 2.0 to protest in a march through the capital against Labour Party cuts on 7th June 2025 in London, United Kingdom. The demonstration has three core messages brought together by trade unions, as well as health, disability and welfare campaigners and community organisations: No to austerity 2.0 - fund public services, Tax the Rich Empower workers, not big business and Welfare, not Warfare Stop attacks on disabled people. (photo by Mike Kemp\/In Pictures via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-3816775\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>PIP helps disabled people with daily living and mobility costs (Photo: Mike Kemp\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>The PIP system<\/p>\n<p>PIP, which can be worth up to around \u00a3800 a month, helps disabled people pay for the extra costs of daily living.<\/p>\n<p>PIP faces reform<\/p>\n<p>The Timms review was launched when Labour ditched PIP cuts after a backbench rebellion last year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304274175.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 2025\/03\/26: Protesters hold placards in support of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and welfare outside Downing Street during a demonstration against benefit cuts. Crowds of protesters gathered in Westminster as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves presented her Spring Statement. (Photo by Vuk Valcic\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4628950\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Protesters hold placards in support of Personal Independence Payment (Photo: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-541738452.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen Timms, U.K. lawmaker, arrives at the service of prayer and remembrance to commemorate U.K. lawmaker Jo Cox at Westminster Abbey in London, U.K., on Monday, June 20, 2016. Cox was killed as she attended a meeting with constituents in the town of Birstall, northern England, in the first murder of a U.K. lawmaker in a quarter of a century. Photographer: Simon Dawson\/Bloomberg via Getty Images\" class=\"wp-image-4203437\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Stephen Timms, U.K. lawmaker, arrives at the service of prayer and remembrance to commemorate U.K. lawmaker Jo Cox at Westminster Abbey in London, U.K., on Monday, June 20, 2016. Cox was killed as she attended a meeting with constituents in the town of Birstall, northern England, in the first murder of a U.K. lawmaker in a quarter of a century. Photographer: Simon Dawson\/Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Not working\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The final Timms report is not due until autumn, but the interim report states: \u201cPIP\u00a0is not working.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nFour things we learned\n<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1PIP faces a complete overhaul. Changes will be \u201cbold in nature\u201d, promised and \u201cradical in our thinking\u201d, the report stated.<\/li>\n<li>2The points-based assessment system could be axed. Sir Stephen Timms said although the review could come up with something \u201ccompletely different\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>3PIP could be cut back for those with ADHD, autism and anxiety, Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden has suggested.<\/li>\n<li>4PIP could be linked to work for the first time. PIP can be \u201ca barrier to work and an active community life\u201d, said Timms\u2019s review team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThe figures behind PIP\n<\/p>\n<p>PIP claims among young people<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">\u00a36.5bn<\/p>\n<p>Benefits spending on young people <\/p>\n<p>This is the total spending figure on PIP alone by 2031\/32.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--statistic\">64%<\/p>\n<p>The combined share of anxiety or depression, autism and ADHD reported as the primary condition.<\/p>\n<p>This figure was 49% among 16-24-year-olds in 2020.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_300733058.jpg\" alt=\"A sign held by a disabled person is pictured at a Stop Disability Benefit Cuts rally in Parliament Square on 30th June 2025 in London, United Kingdom. The rally was organised by Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC), the People's Assembly and Crips Against Cuts. Campaigners argue that planned cuts to public services and restrictions on social welfare contained within the UK government's Welfare Bill would have a detrimental impact on people receiving disability assistance. (photo by Mark Kerrison\/In Pictures via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4466625\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>A previous attempt to cut personal independence payments saw a Government U-turn after protests (Photo: Mark Kerrison\/In Pictures via Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">READ THE FULL STORY<\/p>\n<p>PIP points system faces the axe<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_255288257-e1764237218939.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_name\">Connie Dimsdale<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_job-title\">Political Correspondent<\/p>\n<p>Disability minister Stephen Timms tells The i Paper the current, points-based assessment system could be replaced entirely, as a landmark review finds it \u201cbroken\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">HEATWAVE<\/p>\n<p>The much cheaper alternatives to aircon<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599170_68_SEI_299215988.jpg\" alt=\"Tired exhausted young woman sitting on floor in front of electric fan, cooling down refreshing during heatwave. Summer heat, Air Conditioner Problems\" class=\"wp-image-4443484\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Tired exhausted young woman sitting on floor in front of electric fan, cooling down refreshing during heatwave. Summer heat, Air Conditioner Problems<br \/>Photographer: MementoJpeg<br \/>Provider: Getty Images<br \/>Source: Moment RF<\/p>\n<p>Fans use up to 50 times less electricity than built-in air conditioning, say experts who advise that they remain a good option for those trying keeping cool in the heat.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe benefits of fan usage\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599171_368_SEI_258661823.jpg\" alt=\"Cute puppy dog sleeping upside down in dog bed. Keeping cat, dogs and pets cool in summer or heat waves. Female Harrier mix. Selective focus.\" class=\"wp-image-3858883\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>(Photo: Petra Richli\/Getty).<\/p>\n<p>Price is right<\/p>\n<p>The cheapest way to keep cool is to buy a fan. These can cost as little as around \u00a320.<\/p>\n<p>Low energy use<\/p>\n<p>They only cost between 15p and 31p to run over a 24-hour period \u2013 less than daily aircon costs of between \u00a34.84 and \u00a36.00.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304239452.jpg\" alt=\"Happy contented woman using electric fan at home enjoying fresh air on hot summer day.\" class=\"wp-image-4627471\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>If your room temperature has not crossed 35\u00b0C, experts are clear that fans are a very cost-effective way to keep cool (Photo: Maria Korneeva\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599174_780_SEI_302051882.jpg\" alt=\"A little girl sits at a table indoors on a hot day. Her hair blows around uncontrollably as the old fashioned large desk fan blows in her face.\" class=\"wp-image-4491040\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\/1;object-fit:cover;width:100px\"  \/>Use a fan to stay cool (Photo: Catherine Falls Commercial\/Getty\/Moment RF)<\/p>\n<p>Low CO2 emissions<\/p>\n<p>Their low energy use also means they produce minimal CO2 emissions, according to the Energy Saving Trust.<\/p>\n<p>Fans vs aircon<\/p>\n<p>Fans don\u2019t lower the room temperature. But they help keep your body temperature down by creating air movement that helps sweat to evaporate. <\/p>\n<p>The effect of a fan is intensified if you wet your skin, which mimics the powerful cooling effect of sweat evaporation, without the dehydration of using our\u00a0own sweat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"570\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_299101656.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up view of four air conditioning units mounted on a brick wall of a building. The units are white and rectangular, contrasting with the warm tones of the brick. Windows with green frames.\" class=\"wp-image-4443568\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Air con units mounted on apartment blocks can be considered an eye sore by some (Photo: David Taljat\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GettyImages-2154427552.jpg\" alt=\"Suffering from summer heat at home, exhausted young woman sitting near electric fan enjoying fresh air, cooling down during heatwave - stock photo\" class=\"wp-image-4227255\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Suffering from summer heat at home, exhausted young woman sitting near electric fan enjoying fresh air, cooling down during heatwave \u2013 stock photo. (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"458\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_302435950-e1782142008395.jpg\" alt=\"A woman lies on her bed next to a fan\" class=\"wp-image-4495061\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>\u2018Humid heat is harder heat,\u2019 one expert says (Photo: Getty)<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">READ THE FULL STORY<\/p>\n<p>Why it\u2019s worth looking at aircon alternatives<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599180_480_SEI_115893987.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_name\">Tom Bawden<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--byline_job-title\">Science Writer<\/p>\n<p>Given that most of us live in\u00a0homes not fit for heatwaves, it\u2019s worth exploring the best options for keeping cool and what different devices cost.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599181_605_SEI_79619005.jpg\" alt=\"Da Ali G Show (c) Channel 4 Note to editors: Usage Rights: FOR BRITBOX RELATED EDITORIAL USE ONLY. IF YOU USE REPRODUCE THIS IMAGE, YOU MUST SPECIFICALLY MENTION THE PROGRAMME IN EDITORIAL COPY AND NOT REPRODUCE SIMPLY TO PROMOTE BRITBOX AS A PLATFORM. THIS IS DUE TO AGREED USAGE RIGHTS BY COPYRIGHT OWNERS. This image is under copyright and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes in your print or online publication. This image cannot be syndicated to any other third party. BritBox Press Picture Publicity enquiries to iwona.karbowska@itv.com TV Still Britbox\/ITV\" class=\"wp-image-2082575\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Da Ali G Show<br \/>(c) Channel 4<\/p>\n<p>Note to editors: Usage Rights:<\/p>\n<p>FOR BRITBOX RELATED EDITORIAL USE ONLY.<\/p>\n<p>IF YOU USE REPRODUCE THIS IMAGE, YOU MUST SPECIFICALLY MENTION THE PROGRAMME IN EDITORIAL COPY AND NOT REPRODUCE SIMPLY TO PROMOTE BRITBOX AS A PLATFORM. THIS IS DUE TO AGREED USAGE RIGHTS BY COPYRIGHT OWNERS.<\/p>\n<p>This image is under copyright and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes in your print or online publication. This image cannot be syndicated to any other third party.<\/p>\n<p>BritBox Press Picture Publicity enquiries to iwona.karbowska@itv.com<\/p>\n<p>TV Still<\/p>\n<p>Britbox\/ITV<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--badge\">ENTERTAINMENT<\/p>\n<p>Sacha Baron Cohen completes filming for new Ali G movie<\/p>\n<p>The comedian has finished a new film based on the streetwise, shellsuit-wearing character which made him famous.<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599183_322_SEI_173669109.jpg\" alt=\"ALI G INDAHOUSE - Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the Chancellor's plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, Ali is embraced by the nation as a voice of the youth, making the PM and his government more popular than ever. BSkyB SEAC Film still\" class=\"wp-image-2649129\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: ALI G INDAHOUSE \u2013 Ali G unwittingly becomes a pawn in the Chancellor\u2019s plot to overthrow the Prime Minister of Great Britain. However, Ali is embraced by the nation as a voice of the youth, making the PM and his government more popular than ever. BSkyB SEAC<br \/>Film still<br \/>Copyright: ? 2002 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ali G, a wannabe gangster rapper from west Staines, first appeared as a character on The 11 O\u2019Clock Show.<\/li>\n<li>A new movie has reportedly completed production, filming in Oxfordshire and the US.<\/li>\n<li>It is the first film with the character since Ali G Indahouse in 2002.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/culture\/film\/emily-blunt-comedy-genius-wasted-on-action-movies-4393036?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599183_541_SEI_295410232.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">FILM<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">4 min read<\/p>\n<p>Ali G\u2019s famous victims<\/p>\n<p>Some of the famous people interviewed by Ali G include David Beckham, Donald Trump, astronaut Buzz Aldrin and intellectual Noam Chomsky. <\/p>\n<p>Ali G spends \u201ca good deal of time in the circus that is America\u201d for the new film, according to The InSneider. But Baron Cohen\u2019s reps have not yet confirmed the project.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599184_379_Ali-G-vs-Trump.jpg\" alt=\"Trump and Ali G\" class=\"wp-image-141153\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Donald Trump sat down for a chat with an in-character Sacha Baron Cohen. And he was not amused (Photo: Channel 4)<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/opinion\/humourless-trump-ended-comedy-everyone-4382207?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599185_820_SEI_294904049.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">OPINION<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">2 min read<\/p>\n<p>What to expect as second phase of Southport Inquiry begins<\/p>\n<p>The inquiry into the attack at the Taylor Swift-themed dance class in July 2024 has started its second phase. It will examine how to deal with individuals who pose a risk of extreme violence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599186_609_SEI_292998334.jpg\" alt=\"Chair Sir Adrian Fulford sitting inside the hearing room at Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool, ahead of publication of the findings of the inquiry into the knife attack by Axel Rudakubana who murdered Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on July 29, 2024. Picture date: Sunday April 12, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne\/PA Wire\" class=\"wp-image-4353005\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Caption: Chair Sir Adrian Fulford sitting inside the hearing room at Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool, ahead of publication of the findings of the inquiry into the knife attack by Axel Rudakubana who murdered Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on July 29, 2024. Picture date: Sunday April 12, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne\/PA Wire<br \/>Photographer: Peter Byrne<br \/>Provider: Peter Byrne\/PA Wire<br \/>Source: PA<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Young people \u201cmust be diverted\u201d from the impluses that motivated\u00a0Southport\u00a0killer Axel Rudakubana, said public inquiry chairman Sir Adrian Fulford.<\/li>\n<li>The inquiry began with a minute\u2019s silence for the victims: Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine; Bebe King, six; and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven.<\/li>\n<li>The second phase will look at the role of the internet and social media in influencing \u201cviolence-fixated individuals\u201d where ideology is not the primary driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/prevent-failed-southport-lessons-still-need-learned-3831339?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599187_431_SEI_237038074.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">NEWS<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">2 min read<\/p>\n<p>What the inquiry chair says<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote inews--shorts-card--quote-cited is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"position: relative;\">\n<p>All too often, they will be acting entirely alone, having spent endless hours in solitude, relentlessly, online.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sir Adrian Fulford said there was a \u201cgrowing challenge from violence-fixated individuals, who all too often are not acting out of an adherence to a particular ideology\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599188_905_SEI_258244994.jpg\" alt=\"Chair Sir Adrian Fulford sitting inside the hearing room at Liverpool Town Hall, Liverpool, ahead of the start of the inquiry into the knife attack by Axel Rudakubana who murdered Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport on July 29 last year. Picture date: Monday July 7, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne\/PA Wire\" class=\"wp-image-3793208\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"  \/>Sir Adrian Fulford will chair the inquiry (Photo: Peter Byrne\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n<p>What happens next<\/p>\n<p>Sir Adrian\u2019s 763-page report for the inquiry\u2019s first phase set out 67 recommendations. The attack \u201ccould and should have been prevented\u201d if public bodies had taken steps to stop murderer Rudakubana, he said. <\/p>\n<p>The Government has accepted the recommendations for public bodies. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: \u201cWe will do whatever is needed to protect the public.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/southport-killer-threatened-father-inquiry-claims-4024191?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599188_879_SEI_236659304.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">NEWS<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">3 min read<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_thumbnail post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/crime\/counter-terrorism-police-investigate-after-five-injured-in-edinburgh-attacks-4492156?ico=in-line_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\n\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783599189_336_SEI_302185823.jpg\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\" alt=\"\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_label\">CRIME<\/p>\n<p class=\"inews--shorts-card--article_min-read\">2 min read<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/inews-theme\/assets\/images\/chevron.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Since news of the deal last year, there has already been <a href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/world\/low-tax-easy-europe-travel-why-gibraltar-britons-brexit-deal-4121023?ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a surge of interest among Britons who want to move to sunny Gibraltar<\/a> and benefit from its low taxes, Mediterranean sunshine and restriction-free travel.<\/p>\n<p>The Gibraltar Government has temporarily paused new applications since last October. Paul Duck, managing director of Chestertons, the territory\u2019s biggest estate agent, told <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/world\/britons-queuing-move-gibraltar-brexit-deal-4003796?srsltid=AfmBOorIatPrnnE1FrJ3oRzRTkZyHy325WbtfHYTC0WaA9b3rti_ZgOO&amp;ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The <\/a><a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/world\/britons-queuing-move-gibraltar-brexit-deal-4003796?srsltid=AfmBOorIatPrnnE1FrJ3oRzRTkZyHy325WbtfHYTC0WaA9b3rti_ZgOO&amp;ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">i Paper<\/a> that \u201chundreds\u201d of people had expressed an interest in buying or renting properties there. The average property purchase in 2024-25 was \u00a3587,000, according to the Gibraltar Office of Fair Trading.<\/p>\n<p>Many more are now expected to move to Gibraltar and take advantage of its unique combination of British and European culture. \u201cDon\u2019t forget that Gibraltar is not part of England; we are a mixture of Mediterranean-British,\u201d said Brian Reyes, editor of The Gibraltar Chronicle. \u201cI am sure we will carry on eating fish and chips and continue with all the traditions of the Rock which make it what it is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"506\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304238641.jpg\" alt=\"GIBRALTAR, SPAIN - JUNE 20: Images of the border between Spain and Gibraltar. 19 June 2026 in Gibraltar. Fabian Picardo announced that he will step down as Chief Minister following the GSLP assembly in autumn 2026 and has endorsed Gemma Arias-Vasquez to succeed him, making her the first woman to lead Gibraltar. Meanwhile, work began this month to remove the historic border fence, which will be taken down for good on 15 July following the agreement with the EU. (Photo By Francisco J. Olmo\/Europa Press via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4627481\"  \/>The border between Spain and Gibraltar. Work began last month to remove the historic border fence, which will be taken down for good on 15 July following the agreement with the EU (Photo: Francisco J Olmo\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>The Rock\u2019s population is a diverse mix of Gibraltarians, British \u00e9migr\u00e9s, Maltese, Genovese and Moroccans. Among the 40,000 residents, many religions are represented, with Christians living here alongside Jewish and Muslim people. The marina is full of superyachts, reflecting its status as a destination where high-rollers from around the world like to work and play.<\/p>\n<p>Owen Smith, chairperson of the Gibraltar Federation of Small Businesses, says the Rock might now see the arrival of Spanish fashion brand Zara and other European companies. \u201cGibraltar has been insulated from many of the challenges which high streets in the UK face. It has many locally owned businesses and fewer franchise posts. It is one of the challenges to try to retain that uniqueness,\u201d he said. \u201cI do think there is a chance we may lose some of our British retail experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Until now, Gibraltar has appeared more British than Britain, with its British bobbies, red postboxes and London black cabs \u2013 albeit with the backdrop of Spanish sunshine.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Nicholls, CEO of Chesterton\u2019s estate agents, believes Gibraltar will experience more of a European influence. \u201cI sense we will feel a little bit more European. We will have the benefits of Europe, a low-tax economy and British traditions,\u201d he said. \u201cOn the other hand, we have enjoyed a low crime [society]. Now the people we don\u2019t want, the unsavoury ones, may find it easier to come in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"506\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304240647.jpg\" alt=\"GIBRALTAR, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 06: A view of the marina at Gibraltar, a tiny British overseas territory located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on September 06, 2021 in Gibraltar, United Kingdom. It is home to around 32,000 people and has the 5th highest density of any country or territory in the world. It has no land borders with any country besides Spain. In January Spain and the United Kingdom reached a last-minute preliminary deal on the status of post-Brexit Gibraltar. In the 2016 Brexit referendum, 96% of voters in Gibraltar opted to remain in the EU. Gibraltar is on the UN??s list of ??non-self-governing territories????.The United Nations defines non-self-governing territories as those &quot;whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government.&quot;The sovereignty of the autonomous region of Gibraltar was transferred by Spain to England with the Treaty of Utrecht signed in 1713. While Spain argues that there is no provision regarding the strait and territorial waters in this agreement, England claims that Gibraltar was left to itself as a whole.While Spain justifies the UN resolutions on territorial integrity and decolonization on the Gibraltar issue, the UK argues that the peninsula has the right to determine its own political status.When it entered the European Economic Union in 1973, Gibraltar was also included as a European territory whose foreign relations were dependent on Britain. Gibraltar is excluded from the EU's Customs Union, tax treaties, and the Common Agricultural Policy.Gibraltar's economy relies on &quot;off-shore&quot; banking, online betting, and tourism.Llanito, spoken in Gibraltar, is a bizarre mix of Andalusian Spanish and English, along with spatterings of Portuguese and Maltese words, others of Genoese medieval dialect, and even some of Hebrew origin.It has the southernmost mosque in Europe. (Photo by Burak Akbulut\/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4627608\"  \/>The marina at Gibraltar, the tiny British overseas territory located on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula (Photo: Burak Akbulut\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps conscious of that potential risk, authorities in Gibraltar have erected new high-security fencing at the border with CCTV cameras. They have also ordered a new fleet of London black cabs and red postboxes \u2013 perhaps to safeguard its Britishness, or to please the tourists.<\/p>\n<p>The dissolution of the land frontier will be the biggest change to a British Overseas Territory since Britain handed back governance of Hong Kong to China in 1997 and will end hundreds of years of border disputes between Gibraltar and Spain.<\/p>\n<p>The European Union and Britain reached an agreement on the status of Gibraltar last year, ending the years of political limbo that had hung over the Rock since the <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/category\/news\/brexit?ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brexit<\/a> vote in 2016. \u201cThis will in effect undo the damage that Brexit did to Gibraltar and that we have been able to keep at bay with these negotiations,\u201d Fabian Picardo, Gibraltar Chief Minister, told The i Paper in an earlier interview.<\/p>\n<p>The deal will ensure the 15,000 Spanish workers who make the daily commute into the Rock to work and keep the place going will face no hold-ups.<\/p>\n<p>Smith warns that some local businesses are concerned about new taxes as Gibraltar moves closer to Europe. They currently pay an import duty of between 0 and 12 per cent, but under the agreement between the UK and Brussels, they must pay a standard 15 per cent transaction tax, which can be passed on to the customer. But he says tourist-focused companies will not be affected.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"507\" width=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SEI_304238538.jpg\" alt=\"GIBRALTAR, GIBRALTAR - APRIL 29: A Barbary macaque sits on a stone wall on the Rock of Gibraltar with a panoramic view of the coastline and harbor on April 29, 2026 in Gibraltar, Gibraltar. (Photo by Florian Gaertner\/Photothek via Getty Images)\" class=\"wp-image-4627484\"  \/>Legend has it that if Gibraltar\u2019s famous Barbary macaque monkeys ever leave the Rock, then it will cease to be a British territory (Photo: Florian Gaertner\/Getty)<\/p>\n<p>Roland Walker \u2013 whose father opened Roy\u2019s Fish and Chips when he moved from Kent to the Rock in 1989 \u2013 believes the deal will be good for business. \u201cI think the agreement will bring more tourists, which will be a good thing. At the moment, our customers are mainly Brits and Americans, not Spaniards, but that may change when the border disappears,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>At present, the only flights into Gibraltar come from the UK, but Visit Gibraltar, the tourist office for the Rock, said that a number of European airlines had expressed interest in launching services to the British overseas territory.<\/p>\n<p>After 15 July, anyone flying into the airport or arriving or stopping off at the port will have the novel experience of having their passport checked by Gibraltarian and Spanish police.<\/p>\n<p>Legend has it that if Gibraltar\u2019s famous Barbary macaque monkeys ever leave the Rock, then it will cease to be British. However, British sovereignty was never on the table during four years of torturously slow diplomatic talks to iron out a deal.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side of the border in Spain, Juan Franco, mayor of La Linea de la Concepci\u00f3n, has already seen a radical change since the deal was announced last year.<\/p>\n<p>La Linea has long been one of Spain\u2019s poorest towns with an unemployment rate of 29 per cent, and has been plagued by drug smuggling from Morocco. But Franco says wealthy Gibraltarians and Britons are <a class=\"post_in-line_link\" href=\"https:\/\/inews.co.uk\/news\/world\/spanish-town-britons-buying-500000-homes-4113462?ico=in-line_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">now buying up properties<\/a> in select parts of town and gentrifying areas he likened to Sotogrande \u2013 an exclusive area south of Marbella on Spain\u2019s south coast.<\/p>\n<p>New businesses are investing in the town, with restaurants opening and people visiting from Gibraltar to go shopping, see a concert or visit its cafes.<\/p>\n<p>But the mayor said there was a downside. \u201cIt is pushing up prices beyond what local people can afford. 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